Updated Dec17! REDBLACKS Expansion Draft was Dec 16!Signings!TSN Grey Cup!Pic's!

[Myk Aussie]

Most recent news on the REDBLACKS in this post including lots on the Expansion Draft from Dec 16.
http://total-cfl.com/discussion/index.php?PHPSESSID=ol2vuj9evulacmuhaq9r6lqio3&topic=489.0

Read below and also the past post that I started on July 6, 2012 for lots of REDBLACKS news.

REDBLACKS Expansion Draft is Monday Dec 16. Here's some important information.
http://cfl.ca/article/a-closer-look-at-the-expansion-draft-rules-and-process

Refer below for the latest posts including Nov 29 REDBLACKS 1st 4 player free agent signings, Nov 26 a segment about RedBlacks as part of TSN's Grey Cup day coverage.  Oct 21 ticket prices, Oct 20 Pre-Tryout Camp Interview w/Marcel Desjardins Oct 1 a new video from the stadium that includes the CFL commissioner, Aug 31 Coach's Playbook segment. Expansion Draft Paul LaPolice and Jock Climie look at the RedBlacks' options in the upcoming expansion draft. Aug 27 post about the tryouts in the USA. Here is the previous thread with lots of the new Ottawa team news started on July 6, 2012 with over 5,000 reads. http://total-cfl.com/discussion/index.php?topic=402.0

From Jan 30, 2013. A good time to start this with this great official news. From what I've been told Marcel is a excellent choice.

Copy & paste the link below in your browser to read.
cfl.ca/article/ottawa-tabs-desjardins-as-first-general-manager

From Al's media. Ottawa tabs Alouettes' Desjardins as GM. From Charles Rooke.

Montreal, January 30, 2013 - The Montreal Alouettes would like to wish Assistant General Manager Marcel Desjardins the best of luck as he has accepted to become the General Manager of the new CFL franchise in Ottawa which will join the league in 2014.

Desjardins joined the Alouettes as an Assistant Director of football operations in April of 1999 before being appointed the team's Assistant General Manager in 2002, helping build Grey Cup champion teams in 2002, 2009 and 2010. During his time in Montreal, the Alouettes played in the Grey Cup game an impressive eight times. Before joining the Alouettes, Desjardins worked five years for the CFL. In August 2006, he became the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' General Manager before returning to Montreal following the 2007 season.

"On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, I first want to congratulate Marcel for obtaining the job in Ottawa and second, to thank him for a fantastic job in the way he has serviced the Montreal Alouettes," said Alouettes general manager Jim Popp. "Marcel is a real hero in the organization who doesn't get nearly enough thank you's that should go his way."

"On a personal note, I couldn't be happier for a great friend, partner and tremendous human being. Marcel has been a big part of our success in Montreal, and has been a great confidant for years," continued Popp. "The Montreal Alouettes will have to hire multiple people to be able to handle the work load that Big Marce has carried over the years. Mr. Hunt has made a wise choice and the Ottawa franchise will benefit from this hire for years to come. Again, thank you my friend and the best of luck to you and Michelle!" Charles Rooke

[Myk Aussie]

Listen now!

Jeff Hunt co owner and the new Ottawa team front man on Team 1200 Ottawa radio today talking the CFL and TSN new deal and the new Ottawa team.

To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
twitter.com/TEAM1200Ottawa/status/314822402817286144/photo/1

[Myk Aussie]

From twitter.

Yeh! "@OTTRoughRiders:#ottawa #CFL team to announce name & logo at June 8th even
To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Ottawa/2013/04/27/20775566.html

[Myk Aussie]

Ottawa RedBlacks name confirmed

To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
sports.ca.msn.com/top-stories/ottawa-cfl-team-name-reportedly-will-be-redblacks

[Myk Aussie]

The RedBlacks launch was a lot of fun!

For pictures from the day refer to June 8 on my http://www.twitter.com/MykAussie

To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
ottawaredblacks.com/

[Myk Aussie]

Ottawa RedBlacks president Jeff Hunt writes why the name was chosen for the CFL team!

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/06/08/ottawa-redblacks-president-jeff-hunt-writes-why-the-name-was-chosen-for-the-cfl-team?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_&utm_campaign=Ottawa%20RedBlacks%20president%20Jeff%20Hunt%20writes%20why%20the%20name%20was%20chosen%20for%20the%20CFL%20team%20|%20Football%20|%20Sports%20|%20Ottawa%20Sun#.UbXw_35auhw.facebook

[Myk Aussie]

The video from the RedBlacks launch last Saturday that was at the time a Live Stream. It starts at the 17 min mark.

To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
youtube.com/watch?v=19-D7S4DrOQ&feature=em-subs_digest

[Myk Aussie]

I still a BC Lion number 1 but here is my new RedBlacks polo shirt that I bought at the launch last Saturday. Glenegade is wearing a new RedBlacks t-shirt.
https://twitter.com/MykAussie/status/343476362650193920/photo/1

I wore this shirt out Saturday night in Ottawa to Martin St Louis bar and Grill (Ottawa Swans Aussie Footy teams new sponsor pub) and then to the Heart and Crown. Was a good talking point.

You can now buy RedBlacks gear online. To view copy & paste this link into your browser!
cflshop.ca/istar.asp?a=29&search=&numperpage=all&search=redblacks&submit=Submit

Seems I donated $20 to RedBlacks as I paid $70 at the launch! Ahhhh! It's OK, glad I was one of the 1st ever to wear a RedBlacks shirt!

[Myk Aussie]

From last weekend Tom Green live in Ottawa talking some CFL. Very funny what he says about Ottawa naming the team Rough Riders years ago. At the 4 min mark To view copy & paste this link into your browser youtube.com/watch?v=G9K0l4rYh5s&feature=em-subs_digest

Even though it was funny what he said about the name RedBlacks being "racist twice" people that refer the name RedBlacks as being racist need to grow up and stop being stupid and complaining babies! 

[Myk Aussie]

The show is now each week 6-7pm EST on Team 1200 Ottawa AM radio or team1200.com

From twitter tonight. "#CFL Yeh! Listening now to 1st ever @REDBLACKS radio show on Team1200 #Ottawa sports radio! @canadiancommish & GM Marcel were on!" @MykAussie

The show is hosted by former CFL player Mike Sutherland. I've have heard Mike talking CFL each week on The Team 1200 radio for the past 2-3 years.

From 1996 to 2005 Mike an Offensive Lineman played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Ottawa Renegades.
 
From twitter tonight. "Ottawa REDBLACKS Radio Show on now. Great to be talking football in the capital!" @63Sutherland

"Thanks to @canadiancommish and REDBLACKS GM Marcel Desjardins for joining us today! #REDBLACKS" ?@63Sutherland

[Myk Aussie]

I heard today that Canadian Russ Jackson the Legend Ottawa Rough Riders quarterback will be the guest this Thursday night on the RedBlacks radio show on Team 1200 Ottawa radio. Refer to above post for details.

[Myk Aussie]

Frank Clair Stadium Renovations in full swing "finally" at Lansdowne.

Some great recent pictures here.

TEXAS: Sat, Oct 19th frontpagemediagroup.ca/?p=12845

[Myk Aussie]

Player tryouts in the USA! From the official RedBlacks twitter today.

"#REDBLACKS Tryout Dates Announced:

TEXAS: Sat, Oct 19th To view copy & paste this link! secure.htgsports.com/vrs.nsf/Reg?OpenForm&ParentUNID=CF4842619AD060E185257BC80067F979&lang=en

 FLORIDA: Sun, Oct 20th To view copy & paste this link!
secure.htgsports.com/vrs.nsf/Reg?OpenForm&ParentUNID=642E9AFF921E987A85257BB30064ABCC&lang=en " @RedBlacks
 

[Myk Aussie]

From TSN last night on the Coach's Playbook segment.
Expansion Draft Paul LaPolice and Jock Climie look at the RedBlacks' options in the upcoming expansion draft.

To view copy & paste this link! video.tsn.ca/?dl=main/latest/3/0/994527/clip/524

[Myk Aussie]

Watch now! A video from the new stadium called Lansdowne Top Off Ceremony! Includes the CFL commissioner!
To view copy & paste this link. youtube.com/watch?v=KGq1DNl2EEM&feature=youtu.be

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